Both games will be aired live on WRRC ‘The Bronc’ (107.7 FM), with Hall of Fame broadcaster Vince Reed handling the play-by-play. The broadcasts will be preceeded by The Trentonian Pregame Show.

Ironically the opening night action features three of the teams who played in the Southern N.J. state playoffs a year ago — Hamilton and Nottingham representating District One and WW-P as the host league.

The same three teams think they have an excellent chance to get back to the SNJ playoffs as 15s later this month which will be staged at DeMeo Field in Hamilton Veterans Park. Nottingham will host that tournament and two other District One teams will advance.

Hamilton manager Moceri and WW-P’s Pat O’Brien think their squads have an excellent opportunity to get back to state play.

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Moceri has enjoyed tremendous success in past years with Hamilton teams he has coached in the district, state and reigonal tournaments. So he has every reason to expect that trend to continue with a tournament-tested group led by a mound staff that includes Mike Glazewski, Cody Astbury, Kevin Smiegocki, Justin Marcik, Alex Cruxz, Austin Constantini, Cole McManimon and Nick Payesko.

All of them have the added advantage of a season of high school varsity experience under their belts. McManimon had a 2-2 pitching record at Princeton Day where one of his teammates was Jake Alu who is expected to be one of the kay pitchers for manager Mark Peroni’s Nottingham team.

Another prep school standout on Nottingham’s roster is Matt Tola, who played shortstop on the varsity at Lawrenceville School as a freshman.

When it comes to Babe Ruth 15s with high school experience don’t forget WW-P’s Sean O’Brien and Christian Waters who saw action on Don Hutchinson’s WW-P South High varsity.

The 15-year old age group of Babe Ruth League baseball has always proven to be the most competitive of the three BRL district tournaments. That trend should continue starting tonight and running for the next week at Switlik Park.

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The 14-year old District One series, down to a five-team competition this summer, opens play Saturday at DeMeo Field.

One of the top duos to watch in that bracket will be on display in the first game as WW-P takes on Hightstown. WW-P is led by the Tso twins, Brian and Patrick, who could do some damage in the tournament.

Brian will lead off and play shortstop, while Patrick is one of the team’s top pitchers and will also catch and play first base.